#042ecc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #042ecc is composed of 1.6% red, 18% green and 80% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 98% cyan, 77.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 20% black. It has a hue angle of 227.4 degrees, a saturation of 96.2% and a lightness of 40.8%. #042ecc color hex could be obtained by blending #085cff with #000099. Closest websafe color is: #0033cc.

    • R 2
    • G 18
    • B 80
    RGB color chart
    • C 98
    • M 77
    • Y 0
    • K 20
    CMYK color chart

#042ecc color description : Strong blue.

#042ecc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #042ecc has RGB values of R:4, G:46, B:204 and CMYK values of C:0.98, M:0.77, Y:0, K:0.2. Its decimal value is 274124.

Hex triplet 042ecc #042ecc
RGB Decimal 4, 46, 204 rgb(4,46,204)
RGB Percent 1.6, 18, 80 rgb(1.6%,18%,80%)
CMYK 98, 77, 0, 20
HSL 227.4°, 96.2, 40.8 hsl(227.4,96.2%,40.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 227.4°, 98, 80
Web Safe 0033cc #0033cc
CIE-LAB 30.251, 50.945, -82.12
XYZ 11.924, 6.338, 57.718
xyY 0.157, 0.083, 6.338
CIE-LCH 30.251, 96.639, 301.814
CIE-LUV 30.251, -10.851, -104.101
Hunter-Lab 25.176, 40.482, -118.303
Binary 00000100, 00101110, 11001100

Color Schemes with #042ecc

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Alternatives to #042ecc

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#042ecc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #042ecc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#042ecc;}
.background {background-color:#042ecc;}
.border {border:1px solid #042ecc;}

Shades and Tints of #042ecc

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #00030c is the darkest color, while #f7f9ff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #042ecc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #64666c is the less saturated color, while #042ecc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #042ecc is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #333333 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #2a3252 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #004e98 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #005383 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00585c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0142ab Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #01459d Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #014985 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population